Seasonal Catering Attendant – Melbourne Airport

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates.

Free onsite parking, meals and uniform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at retailers / wellbeing

Job summary

dnata catering & retail Australia at Melbourne Airport is seeking a Holiday Casual Catering Attendant to support flights during the busy November to January period. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, helping prepare meals and ensure on-time service for passengers aboard top airlines.

This casual role requires flexibility for weekends and public holidays, good communication, basic numeracy, and a commitment to safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Availability to work the holiday period from November to January.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check.
• Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others.
• Good communication and basic numeracy skills.
• Basic knife skills (role-specific).
• Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Preparing, portioning, and plating meals following visual presentation guides.
• Assembling meal trays to airline specifications and loading them into airline carts.
• Stocking airline carts with packaged food, beverages, and equipment.
• Loading and unloading dishwashers with cutlery, crockery, and glassware, ensuring all items are clean and in perfect condition.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Safety awareness

Knife skills

Job description

dnata catering & retail Australia at Melbourne Airport is seeking a Holiday Casual Catering Attendant to support flights during the busy November to January period. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, helping prepare meals and ensure on-time service for passengers aboard top airlines.

This casual role requires flexibility for weekends and public holidays, good communication, basic numeracy, and a commitment to safety and hygiene.